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DT Marcus Stroud will sign a one-day contract with the Jaguars so he can retire as a member of the organization.

Stroud, who turns 34 next week, spent seven productive seasons in Jacksonville after they drafted him with the No. 13 overall pick in 2001. In his prime, Stroud was a premier run-stuffer that also racked up 22 sacks as a Jaguar, playing alongside Big John Henderson. Stroud made three Pro Bowls. Shoulder injuries and an inability to fit in a 3-4 scheme crippled Stroud's late-season career in Buffalo and New England. Wed, Jun 20, 2012 10:04:00 AM

Former Bills and Patriots DT Marcus Stroud is considering a return to the NFL this season.

After undergoing offseason surgery last year, Stroud came down with a staph infection in his shoulder, leading to his release from the Patriots. Now 33 after a year away from football, Stroud is seeking a job as a rotational lineman, likely in a 4-3 defense. Stroud estimates he's 60 percent healthy now and expects to be 100 percent by June. Thu, Mar 29, 2012 02:14:00 PM

The mistake signing cost the Pats a $150,000 signing bonus. Stroud reported to training camp with a bum shoulder, likely the same one he had surgery on during the early winter. He never fit New England's defensive scheme well anyway. Thu, Jul 28, 2011 10:41:00 AM

Opposing GMs assure CSN New England's Tom Curran that Patriots DL Marcus Stroud "can still play and is very professional."

Stroud had some monster performances in the Bills' 4-3 defense back in 2008, but his play dropped off precipitously in the move to a 3-4 scheme. The Pats can use him as a rotational end in Bill Belichick's system, but expectations should be relatively low at age 33. Fri, May 20, 2011 12:40:00 PM

Robinson's season ended in Week 10 due to a stress fracture in his foot that required surgery. While Robinson will be ready for a full offseason, foot injuries are tricky. We'll need to keep a close eye on Robinson throughout the summer. As long as he's healthy, he'll be Blake Bortles' starting X receiver.

"It's currently in the league's hands and it's in Justin's," Caldwell said. "The reports I’ve gotten is that he's engaging in the program. We’ll welcome him back if he does all the right things." This falls in line with comments from owner Shad Khan last month. The Jaguars want Blackmon back and are optimistic he'll return in 2015. Blackmon has yet to apply for reinstatement. Jacksonville is hoping to get his status resolved prior to the NFL draft.